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I just found EIW and I am wondering if you could share how you use it week by week. It looks like there are 60ish days of work, unless some assignments are long.
We will be jumping in at second grade with no formal grammar as yet. Can we start at level 2? If so do we just do EIW a couple days a week to stretch the year or do you do it more frequently and complete part of the next level to finish the year?
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I noticed in the SL language arts 1 there is an optional ETC assignment every couple of days. Does anyone know if there is a way to select a "module" (for lack of the correct term) in the online version that correlates to the pages assigned by SL?
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Are the SOS and/or monarch programs digital versions of either horizons or lifepacs? I am considering using either SOS or monarch for one subject and I saw it isn't offered until grade 3. I was thinking about what to use before then seeing as how Alpha Omega makes several other k-2 products. Is one a better transition into SOS and Monarch?
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Thank you, all! These are great thoughts!
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Someone withdrawing their children from public school to homeschool has to file the same notification of intent to homeschool as any other homeschooler. It is recommended that she withdraw the students from public school and file the intent at the same time.
Thank you for this clarification. Based on the other comments I didn't know if withdrawing had different requirements than NOI at the start of the year. We started out homeschooling from the start, so I know the paperwork for that scenario. Glad to know it is the same so I can help her.
Also, you mentioned Five in a Row. I will head over and take a look, but from what I remember of that curriculum, isn't it for younger kiddos? She has a 2nd and 3rd grader.
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You do not have to spend years researching to get to where you can home school.
This is true :) I started out feeling waaaay less sure of myself, with so much less info and we still made it work. She doesn't have to know the full, detailed plan now.
Thank you!
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This, but I assume you know the regs?
I would encourage the homeschooling, if possible, while she researches and gets her ducks in order. If the law allows, I'd suggest lots of read alouds or audio books (library free or librivox) while letting the kids play, then starting math games and one-on-one reading work until Christmas.
I don't know if there is a booklist required for withdrawal. I'll look into it. We're in Ohio. Anyone know?
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I found these resources on deschooling. Do you think these are good things to get her started?
https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/school-homeschool-what-is-deschooling/
https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/how-to-start-homeschooling-tips-for-deschooling-children/
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I have heard the term "de-schooling" several times here but I am not sure I know what it means. I believe that education happens with all sorts of different interactions with our kids. So I know learning will continue for them as long as mom invests her time. I just don't know how to suggest/explain this notion to her.
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My friend came over last night to ask how homeschooling was going this year and then she told me of some really sad things happening at her children's school. She and her husband have decided to pull their kiddos from PS based on these first few weeks and a rough year last year. She hasn't done any research or have any resources. This is kind of a crisis mode response. I really want to help her, but I"ve spent years (literally) reading and learning and feel great where we are. But it took me those years. Where should I direct her to start? She doesn't have years. She has to make some choices now. I've shown her what I do, but I know it's not a one fit all thing. Is there a basic getting started resource for new beginners? I have no idea of their financial situation, but I did tell her not to worry about that because there are options ranging from free to almost college expense :)
Her kiddos are in 3rd and 2nd. THe 3rd grader is dyslexic and deals with anxiety/processing issues and in her words "borderline spectrum." 3rd grader is reading a K level and that is of great concern to her. 2nd grader doesn't have any learning challenges that I know of, however, he has shown real resistance to going to school. She thinks this is related to some of the things that have happened in the school. However, she'd like to make sure.
Thank you all for any guidance you can give me.
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So, I was all set to use CLE with either FAN skills or CWP and then a friend was telling me about Abeka math today. I can see that drill is clearly a part of Abeka in the early grades, but does it rate better with you all in the word problem category than CLE? If "the hive" seems to think I'd still need FAN or CWP with Abeka,too, then I won't even look at it and just stick with CLE.
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I know I've read about mathhelp.com on the boards here, but after searching several different ways, I cannot find anything!
I noticed that they offer remedial help and full courses (starting in Pre-Alg). Has anyone used the full courses? What did you use before and what was the transition like? I am just wondering how the S&S compares to something more traditional like CLE or BJU math. I will probably use one of those through 6th grade for my son because I feel "safe" with those :) I like what I saw in the mathhelp.com sample but I can't tell by a simple TOC how it compares in actual content. I need you all for that!!
So, anyone use the full courses?
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I'm only familiar with math in CLE. It is certainly setup up with the goal of independence. I'm not sure how the rest of the subjects trend.
Memoria Press actually has a track for learning challenges. I haven't used it, but thought I'd mention it in case you and your friend don't know about it.
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My son is constantly asking me to "assign" him something to build (ala Bob the Buidler gets jobs). I tell him to build a school, a truck, etc. I am running out of ideas and thought there has to be something out there with ideas. Believe it or not, I've searched and not found what I'm after. I just want pages of ideas that he could see the model and build. Duplo or regular lego bricks. We have both. Online site would be best, but if you only know of books, please list those, too.
I'm not interested in Lego Education just yet. Just pictures of age-appropriate things he can make.
Thanks!
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I have not used Calvert, but I have used BJU and seriously researched K12. I will second the comments made about private use vs. public charter use. It makes a HUGE difference how you plan to utilize K12. If you plan to use via an online charter in your state, do your research! The charter here in my state required a student (K5 and up) to be logged in and working for 5 hours a day! If I wanted that I would send them to a B&M school. There were other differences that other posters touched on so I won't repeat here.
As far as BJU, I've done parent-led and am doing DLO now. It can be open and go or it can be alot of work. If you choose to do all that is laid out in the program, you will burn out. Just about everyone I know that uses it says this. However, the publishers do not intend for you to do it all! They want you to have a lot of options to choose from to make your homeschool run as you'd like. If you want open and go, just do the meat of the lesson and no activities. If you are using DLO, the videos are clearly bookmarked with the segment titles. So, it may appear that your child will be watching alot and having a long day, but if you just have them watch the meat of the lesson and not the other segments, it cuts the view time in half. Also, the DL comes with a PDF of the teacher's editions so if you miss teaching every once in while, you can skip the video that day and teach.
All that said, I do not believe BJU is the most open and go. But of the 3 you listed, that is the one I would pick. If you just asked for open and go, I would suggest HOD.
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Thank you! I'm super glad to hear that 170 includes tests and quizzes. That should do perfectly :)
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Can someone tell me how many lessons there are for the whole level, not just per light unit?
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I know these two programs use different approach (mastery vs spiral) but wondering if anyone has made this move and what it was like. Looks like alot of overlap at start. Thoughts?
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I need recommendations for a hands on, very basic physical science course to be completed over the summer. I really like the science core curriculum I'm planning to use, but it's heavy on life sciences and I need to round it out a bit. I just want something to introduce things like matter, energy, simple machines and levers, etc. so my kids know a bit about the topics they will see on standardized tests.
Thank you!
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Has anyone come across a video review of MOTH? I am trying to decide if I should get it and would like to see how it works.
Thanks!
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This question is for a friend of mine. Her daughter is about to turn 4 and has read through all the Bob Books and is able to decode compound words, -ing/-er/etc. words, and so on. She will read 6-7 readers at a sitting and still ask to keep going! She's super motivated and my friend wants to foster that but is trying to keep a gentle approach because she is just 4yo. She ordered MFW K to start with her this fall because her daughter asks to do school work. She LOVES workbooks! My friend looked through the MFW manual and is concerned because her daughter is far past all the phonics (and math for that matter) in the entire K year. She is second-guessing her choice and wondering how she can keep it gentle while meeting her dd's desire for learning. I'll say it again, this little girl is eager!!
Any suggestions for ways to beef up MFW K? She is wondering if she should just return it and get something else if she has to supplement phonics and math. It seems like a lot of money to spend on book lists and craft/theme ideas. What do you think? I have not used MFW K so I am not very helpful to her, but the Hive is always helpful to me :)
BTW she wants open-and-go and her daughter loves worksheets.
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I've been reading about CLE and the forum's consensus about word problem weakness. After reading multiple posts, I am left with the following questions about using FAN PS to supplement CLE:
1. How often/how much FAN PS per week? I am hoping for once a week, but would like to hear what others do.
2. Is there a TM? I looked at Level one online sample and wasn't sure how to do the "lessons." If no TM, advice appreciated!
3. How do the levels line up? Do I use FAN level one for CLE 100?
4. At what CLE level do you start supplementing word problems?
5. Is there a website (free would be awesome) that provides needed word problem practice? If I could supplement with a fun game website instead of another workbook, that would be great. Perhaps there is something out there like xtramath but for word problems. However, I want program strength, so if another workbook (FAN) is the way to go, I'll do it.
Thank you so much!
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I just recently started looking at CLE Math and I think it's the winner for my son's first grade year. Before finding CLE, I was planning to use xtramath for drill practice. It looks like drill is built in with CLE so I'm wondering if I should do both or just pick one. Is there a practice drill for every lesson in CLE?
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How long do you have to complete the course before you lose access?
EIW users - schedule and placement help
in K-8 Curriculum Board
Posted · Edited by scrapper4life
Yes. I was actually going to post a follow-up question, too.
Could I alternate between grammar and composition or would it work better to do all grammar then all comp?